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Evaluation Policy

HCOS Policies

The Head of Schools, Chief Operating Officer, Divisional Directors (Principals), other school lea...

Updated 1 month ago by Tessa Wynn

Seesaw - Student Login to Seesaw Portfolios

Information for Families Seesaw Support

How to Log in to Seesaw Portfolios Using Your Home Learning Code:  *If you prefer a video format...

Updated 1 month ago by Sandra Venema

Seesaw - How Parents and Students Submit Work in Seesaw

Information for Families Seesaw Support

This chapter provides instructions for parents or students for sharing student work samples on Se...

Updated 1 month ago by Sandra Venema

Logging Into Brightspace and Accessing Course Pages

Information for Families Brightspace

To access your Brightspace account and your course shells, go to the Brightspace Login page at th...

Updated 1 month ago by Sherie Seddon

Student Brightspace Access

Information for Families Brightspace

If you log into Brightspace and cannot see your courses, please ensure you are loggedin with the ...

Updated 1 month ago by Trish Vandop

Parent Guide: Supporting your child in Online Classes

Information for Families Brightspace

As parents, you are the bridge between home and school. Your role is vital in helping your child ...

Updated 1 month ago by Trish Vandop

Innovations Orientation Week Recordings 2025

Information for Families Innovations High School

Welcome to the Innovations Grad Program What Math is Right for Me? (Math 101) W...

Updated 1 month ago by Kaylee Moerman

Living Unlimited

Information for Families Student Connections

Living Unlimited welcomes all girls in the HCOS Innovations Program. Whether you have never...

Updated 1 month ago by Kaylee Moerman

Grad Program - Physical Education Course Policy

Information for Families Innovations High School

Students are required to take Physical and Health Education 10 as part of their Dogwood Diploma p...

Updated 1 month ago by Trish Vandop

Avoiding Plagiarism and Citing Sources

Learning Commons for Families Research

What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is when someone presents another person’s work, ideas, or words a...

Updated 1 month ago by Pippa Davies

Academic Integrity Policy

HCOS Policies

Rationale At HCOS, we believe students are reflective and adaptable thinkers who act with honest...

Updated 1 month ago by Sherie Seddon

Plagiarism Information for Parents

Information for Families General Information

What is plagiarism? As a school, one of our core values is integrity. We expect that all HCOS st...

Updated 1 month ago by Karen Roeck

HCOS Learning Groups Information

Information for Families Learning Groups

This page provides information and resources related to HCOS Learning Groups. Welcome to HCOS...

Updated 1 month ago by Dawn Denham

Week of Welcome 2026

Information for Families General Information

Please note: Children are the responsibility of the guardian. Our WOW events are not drop off eve...

Updated 1 month ago by Christa Eichenberger

Getting Started

Learning Commons for Families Subscriptions

Subscriptions cover a wide range of valuable content in various subject areas and grade levels. A...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

Canadian Reference Centre (EBSCO)

Learning Commons for Families Subscriptions

The Canadian Reference Centre (Grades 8-12)  is a research tool that provides reliable, easy-to-u...

Updated 1 month ago by Margaret Basaraba

Adding a Course in Encom

Information for Families Encom

For families new to HCOS or with students new to online courses, we recommend: you start consult ...

Updated 1 month ago by Jeff Laird

Computer Lease Agreement FAQ

Information for Families Digital Learning Tools and Resources

1. What computers are available? To simplify selection and ensure devices are received in a time...

Updated 1 month ago by Liam Stienstra

Velocity

Information for Families Student Connections

2026/2027 VELOCITY! Who? All students in Grades 5 through 9. When? Every Tuesday from 12pm - ...

Updated 1 month ago by Chelsea Bitgood

Flex Academy - Junior Kindergarten Tuition Information

Information on Flex Academy

Flex Academy is proud to offer Junior Kindergarten (JK) as part of a full suite of educational ...

Updated 1 month ago by Shawna Giesbrecht